Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Cadillac SRX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 116.4 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 194.9 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.6 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.8 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4164 lb. | -505 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.3 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 41.0 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.6 in | -43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.2 in | -24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 32.4 ft3 | -14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |